to look up
[phrase form: look]
01
調べる, 検索する
to try to find information in a dictionary, computer, etc.
Transitive: to look up information
例
I could n't remember her phone number, so I looked it up.
彼女の電話番号を覚えていなかったので、調べました。
Wait a minute, I 'm looking up the address.
ちょっと待って、住所を調べています。
02
見上げる, 上を見る
to raise one's eyes from something one is looking at downwards
Intransitive: to look up from sth
例
He looks up from his book as I enter the room.
私が部屋に入ると、彼は本から目を上げる。
He has looked up from his phone several times during the meeting.
彼は会議中に何度も電話から目を上げた。
03
良くなる, 改善の兆しを見せる
to show signs of improvement
Intransitive
例
Things are finally looking up for me after a rough few months.
数ヶ月の苦労の後、やっと私にとって物事が良くなってきている。
The situation is currently looking up for the team, as they have won their last three games.
チームの状況は現在向上しています、彼らは最後の3試合に勝ったからです。
04
訪ねる, 立ち寄る
to visit someone, especially after a long period of not seeing them
Transitive: to look up sb
例
I'll look you up when I'm in town next week.
来週町にいるときにあなたを訪ねます。
I have n't seen my old friend in years, but I'm hoping to look her up when I visit her city next month.
何年も昔の友人に会っていませんが、来月彼女の街を訪れるときに彼女を訪ねるつもりです。
